Aspiring School Leaders Workshop

1 Day Workshop 

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Anderson Center, Bethel University 

8:00 am-3:00 pm

Cost: $150

You do not need to be a MESPA Member to attend.

This seminar is perfect for teacher leaders, deans, assistant/associate principals, or anyone interested in learning or seeking more information about the principalship.

Here's what you can expect from this enriching experience: 

You'll gain insights into the opportunities and challenges that come with being a principal and acquire concrete strategies to prepare for the principalship. 

All participants will receive “The Principled Principal - 10 Principles for Leading Exceptional Schools.”

Participants will also receive “School Leadership that Fits - A Guide to Securing the Optimal School Leadership Position.”

Hear from our amazing group of experienced panelists:

Kenny Newby, Principal at Justice Alan Page Elementary

Maura Weyandt, Principal at Edgerton Elementary

Dr. Quennel Cooper, Principal at Prairie View Elementary

Karen Keffeler, Principal at Meadow Ridge Elementary

Highlights of the seminar include: 

• Understand the opportunities and challenges of a principalship 

• Learn about your leadership strengths

• A panel discussion with experienced principals 

• Exercises to explore and enhance your leadership characteristics 

• Guidance on crafting your leadership speech 

• Effective job search strategies 

• Tips for what to do once you've secured a principal position 

• Information on support throughout your journey

Schedule: 

8:30-3:00

8:30 Leadership Styles 

8:40 Importance of Leadership 

9:00 Leadership - Value Card Activity

9:30 Passion and Purpose 

Leadership Speech

10:15 Share Leadership Speeches 

10:30 10 Principles

5 C’s of School Leadership 

11:30 Lunch - Taco Bar 

12:00 Principal Panel  

12:45 School Leadership That Fits 

1:30 I got the job, now what? Assessing your school community 

2:00 Developing an Entry Plan

2:50 MESPA Professional Development and Supports 

3:00 Wrap-Up

Location:

Bethel University's Anderson Center 

Parking is free and in front of the building.

Hotel:

We have a special rate with the Holiday Inn Express in Roseville, a 20 minute Drive to the Anderson Center. Please contact christine@mespa.net for contact info.